How long is the commute from Wrightsville Beach, NC?
Workers who live in Wrightsville Beach, NC take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
28.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Wrightsville Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Wrightsville Beach | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±8.0 points) | 70.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% (±1.8 points) | 6.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.7% (±8.3 points) | 19.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Wrightsville Beach, the average commute is lower than in New Hanover County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wrightsville Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Hanover County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Hanover County, Wrightsville Beach ranks 15 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 608 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wrightsville Beach
| Vehicles available | Wrightsville Beach | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 5.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±11.3 points) | 34.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±9.6 points) | 41.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±7.7 points) | 18.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Wrightsville Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in New Hanover County (5.6%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wrightsville Beach
| Wrightsville Beach | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.7% (±8.3 points) | 19.4% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±3.2 points) | 93.3% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wrightsville Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from New Hanover County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wrightsville Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Beach | — | 17.7 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Ogden | 3.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Wilmington | 5.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Grant | 5.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Bayshore | 5.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Porters Neck | 5.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Murraysville | 6.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Myrtle Grove | 7.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Northchase | 8.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogden, NC (27.9 minutes), Kings Grant, NC (23.0 minutes), Porters Neck, NC (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Hanover County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Northchase | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Wrightsboro | 21.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Myrtle Grove | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Skippers Corner | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Bayshore | 19.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 | Wilmington | 18.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 | Wrightsville Beach | 17.7 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in New Hanover County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wrightsville Beach
How long is the average commute in Wrightsville Beach?
Workers who live in Wrightsville Beach, NC take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wrightsville Beach without a car?
0.0% of households in Wrightsville Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wrightsville Beach?
28.7% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Wrightsville Beach worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wrightsville Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wrightsville Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wrightsville Beach town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wrightsville Beach town, North Carolina (place:75820, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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